I think people should choose their religion. I am a Christian. And I do believe in God, but this is CULTURE guys. If you know a muslim, and you say their god isn't real. 1. You are being rude. 2. You are hurting them . Everyone in this world is different, and people have different beliefs. Right? Difference is what makes this world THE world. So what do you think?
2007-07-21 07:13:10 · 18 answers · asked by Gaga 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am a Christian. Not Aitheist. I am trying to RESPECT others, not OFFEND them as a Christian.
2007-07-21 07:25:28 · update #1
No, I don't believe the entire world needs to be Christian. I too am a Christian and I do not believe it is my responsibility to try to bring anyone to my way of thinking.
I agree with you 100%, that there are many different ways to think, believe and live and that different religious beliefs does not mean we are so different as humans. All religions teach kindless, compassion, and to be kind and understanding and accepting of others, it doesn't matter to me what name one wishes to give God. I believe it is the same God regardless of the name placed onto Him.
However, these are my own personal beliefs and there is nothing wrong with others not agreeing with me. I honestly believe that the best gift you can give another is the right to his/her own beliefs and for all who do not agree to "agree to disagree". It is the only civilized thing to do in a world of so many different thoughts, beliefs and ways of life.
Just because somebody has a different spiritual way of life does not mean my way is better than theirs. My spiritualality works for me, theirs works for them. I wish we all could simply live and let live and stop trying to force our own beliefs down the throats of others. What peace that would bring our poor world.
Our world is large enough to allow for differences. We must all learn that there is not any acceptable form of force. Force never truly brings about true belief, it only brings fear and hatred. To live in peace we must accept others and allow them their own beliefs and way of life as long as it is not harming others. Religions teach love and acceptance, not hate and force.
"Judge not, least Yea be judged", if somebody wishes information or to discuss Chist and Christianity I am more than happy to do so. However, it is not my place to judge another lacking or to force my religion down the throats of others. I read the bible and while it says to share the Good News, the Gospel, it does not say to force it down anyone's throat or to tell them that their way of life is wrong. People take certain things to extreme and God is love, not hate. God never wishes us to kill each other in His Name. He asks us to converse with love and compassion, not to ridicule and hatemonger.
2007-07-21 07:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Serenity 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree everybody in the world is different therefore who should respect every religion ! In other words why should I care what religion you are about ! I myself am a christian but I do not like fellow christians or any other religions cause I do not feel attracted to religion or what people believe is the real god ! I think religion is phony and a waste of time ! I fyou believe in god,good for you,Tell somebody who cares !
2007-07-21 07:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by ChiefNickNameadvancer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm not one to go pounding on doors and start preaching fire and brimstone at other folks...i do have a question for YOU, though...if you are a Christian, do you not, then, believe what Christ had to say on the subject? He said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." not a lot of wiggle room there, in my opinion...He also taught that unless a person is born again, they would not see heaven...again, not much equivocation there...if other people decide that they don't believe, that is certainly their right, and i respect that...but as a Christian, believing what Christ taught is essential-otherwise i would not be a Christian
2007-07-21 07:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus in his last words recorded at Matt 28 and Acts 1 never instructed his disciples to convert the whole world. Rather, his instruction was for all his followers to preach the good news of the kingdom of God and convert those who put faith in it. Jesus stressed that the world has been blinded, misled and ruled by the "father of the lie", Satan the Devil [John 8.44; 14.30; 1John 5.9] Jesus called Satan "the ruler of this world" [John 12.31]. The apostle Paul called the devil "the god of this world" [2Cor 4.4]. So if Satan is "the god of this world" and "ruler of this world" how can we expect that the whole world will be converted into Christianity. It is just NOT SCRIPTURAL. In Matthew 4.8-10, Satan offered all the kingdoms of the world to Jesus in exchange for one act of worship. Jesus declined. Did Jesus believe the whole world can be converted to become his kingdom? This account gives light. On the other hand, the book of Revelation in chaps 17 and 18 lumps all false religions into one called Babylon the Great which will soon be exposed and destroyed by political governments. thanks for a sensible question...
2016-05-19 04:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is entitled to an opinion no matter how stupid it is. Keep in mind that when you and everyone else bases your understanding of the world around you on irrational beliefs you do not have an accurate understanding of what is going on. Because of this things like hate, poverty, and war will persists. I'm not saying we can end these thing entirely but we can mitigate them much more effectively if we truly understand them and their causes. This means embracing things like science and evolution, and realizing we are responsible for our own destiny.
2007-07-21 07:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree completely. The world would be rather boring if everyone agreed all the time. People don't believe something just to be disagreeable. They believe based on what they think is true. We have to respect the fact that other people have different perspectives.
2007-07-21 07:17:28 · answer #6 · answered by Graciela, RIRS 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is one God. He came to earth to walk as a man and pay mankind's penalty for them for having violated God's moral law. He is Jesus. There are physical and spiritual laws that govern us. If you believe that God came to earth as a man of sorrows and died on the cross for you (redemption), then when you face God on Judgment Day, all God sees is Jesus' perfection on you (justification). Thus, without Christ, no one can be saved. So a Christian is called to witness this to all people. This is the Gospel-Greek for "good news." We can now live forever in spiritual bliss. Without Christ, there is eternal separation from God.
2007-07-21 07:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you truly are a Christian, then you should know that we have been commissioned by Christ Himself [Mat. 28] to preach His gospel to all the world, making them His disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
You ought also to know that He is the [only] Way to the Father and that the Word clearly says that 'he ho has the Son, has the Father' and 'he who does not have the Son, does not have the Father".
We cannot hate others, for we were commanded to love them and it is this love that compel us to tell them about Christ and His redemptive work on the Cross.
Question: Which Bible do you read? Does your teach tolerance towards other religions? The Bible does not. it says "WORSHIP NO GOD BUT ME!!!
2007-07-21 07:19:53 · answer #8 · answered by godshandmaiden 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
What I believe is that Jesus Christ died for the sins of the whole world. From there I don't care to speculate. It's none of my business, it's Gods business only. My work is to spread the good news, not criticize any ones faith.
2007-07-21 07:26:35 · answer #9 · answered by expertless 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think people should believe what they want. Just to do the right things.
2007-07-21 07:15:56 · answer #10 · answered by coan2007 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋